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Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Arco

6130 Balboa Ave

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine

Jun 16, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode 7Food temperature

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Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 1, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 12, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 5, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 5, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 5, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

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1b. Food Handler Training

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 21Other

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Hot & cold water available

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 42Facility maintenance

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Garbage & refuse - properly disposed, facilities maintained

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 5, 2023 · Original Source

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